Formula for Mitered Quilt Borders?
For Example, Let's Say Our Quilt Top Is 40” X 50” and the Borders Are 2″ Wide. the Equation for the Top and Bottom Border Would Be 40″ + 4″ + 6″ = 50″, So...
For example, let's say our quilt top is 40” x 50” and the borders are 2″ wide. The equation for the top and bottom border would be 40″ + 4″ + 6″ = 50″, so those two borders would each measure 2″ x 50″. The equation for the side borders would be 50″ + 4″ + 6″ = 60″, so my our side borders would measure 2″ x 60″.
How do you make a mitred quilt border?
- Cut away excess fabric leaving a 1/4″ seam allowance. ...
- Cut 2 strips the width of the quilt plus twice the border width and 2″ inches extra and 2 strips the length of the quilt plus twice the border width and 2″ inches extra.
- Center and pin border strips in place. ...
- Press seam open.
What is the edge of a quilt called?
Borders: Strips of fabric that frame the edges of the quilt. You can have one or many borders in a quilt top. You may also have borders surrounding your quilt blocks, also known as sashing, or as part of quilt block design.
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